"Alpacas have really enhanced my life. Every day I walk to the
barn at dawn where pairs of sparkling eyes say 'Good Morning.' The
alpacas look forward to seeing me as much as I look forward to
seeing them."

"Much like a large family, alpacas bring perspective to
my life. Each one's personality is unique and they challenge me to
respond accordingly. The philosophy of relationships based upon
mutual trust and respect has as much meaning to alpacas as it does
to
humans."
- - Charlene

"We also share our
alpacas with smaller two-legged animals." Here, a sixth grade
class is introduced to alpacas for the first time.

Alpacas aren't the only animals at Ed
and Charlene's alpaca breeding ranch. Here, from left to right, are
Scotch, Soda, Toohey and Chaser- golden retrievers and an Australian
shepherd.